Big Al

Lakers... Spurs all the way. Should be quick!

Well, you have the natural born Texans (the folks who've been here for generations), the transplanted Texans (folks who were born elsewhere, but moved here for one reason or another, and assimilated the accent), and those who are the children of the transplants. I'm in the last category, my folks are in the second. They're originally from Chicago, but they've been here for the last 40 years; they don't say "y'all" or anything like that, but they also don't sound like they're from Chicago. I say "y'all" and everything else, but my voice also has a slight Chicago tinge to it, especially whenever I say "sahcks" or "lahbster." However, no one in our family orders a "pop" anymore!

I'm looking forward to this for the lineup: a rhythm guitar in place of a piano. That, and hearing the song that inspired the Ventures, one of my all-time favorite rock bands!

Come on Friday.... just hang on 'til Friday.....

Have they found the wine that goes with chocolate? --eric ← "I waaaaant chocolaaaaaaaate......"

My order (placed on 5/27) supposedly shipped out on Friday the 3rd via UPS. We shall see..... I think the delay was due to one item not being in stock; according to the website, it would've shipped in 7-14 business days, so everything seems to be right on schedule.

Hey Ghost, have you read Chris Moore's Lamb? It's a fictionalized account of the life of Jesus (as told by his childhood best friend, Biff) before the time where the Gospels pick up the narrative. It's very imaginative, and the character of Joshua is remarkably consistent with the Christ of the Gospels. It certainly adds a fresh new perspective on a little talked-about portion of Jesus' life. Plus, it's funny as hell!!!

Just listened to it, and while I didn't pay complete attention to it (playing online euchre while listening), it seemed to me that OK gave much credit where credit was due: how others brought talent to his attention. Made it sound like he happened to be at the right place at the right time.

The race between the LA Angels and the Rangers is heating up, and it's only June! Both teams are playing kinda uneven right now, but they both sure put on an offensive outburst today! If it stays this close throughout the season, this is gonna be one fun year for baseball!

Another discussion about this show [link removed 7/4/05; no good anymore; sorry].

A-FRICKIN'-MEN!!!!!

I think it's $2.50 for the first disc, and $0.50 for each disc thereafter. However, I think the most you'll spend for regular shipping is $7.95. At least, that's what I spent, and I bought 11 discs.

Cleaned off a lot of my want list for only $84: Gene Krupa Plays Gerry Mulligan (LPR) From Left To Right - Bill Evans (VBR) California Here I Come - Bill Evans (LPR) Sweets (LPR) Cal Tjader's Latin Concert (OJC) Feelin' Free - Barney Kessel (OJC) In Person - Vince Guaraldi (OJC) Latin Side of Vince Guaraldi (OJC) Stan Getz w/Cal Tjader (OJC; I know, I know.....) How My Heart Sings - Bill Evans (OJC) Magic Touch - Tadd Dameron (OJC) Oughta last me a while!

Thank you!!! I hope KNTU plays it again soon!

Big Al, please! This is a Red Sox/Yankee thread! ← heh heh heh Well, I tell ya, if anyone had told me Chan Ho would have four wins by now (hell, even ONE win), I'da laughed. Kenny is just a die-hard workhorse; if he keeps putting up the numbers like he's doing right now, he may start approaching Nolan Ryan status around here. The defense is rock-solid (as always) and the O comes in at the right times. Who's A-rod?

Who's Paul McKee? Really, is he a poster around here? I'm guessing he is, but who?

Well..... take yer pick. When I heard her, my first thought was, “Great, just what this country needs: another Shania Twain country/rock singer. Don’t we have enough of those clones already?” But then, this is American Idol after all, not America’s Most Talented.

FWIW, I happened upon one of the finals nights and noticed Carrie was singing the Sean Hannity theme song. I about gagged when I heard that, but figured she was a lock to win at that point. God, country, and Dubya (not necessarily in that order); maybe Alex is on to something after all....

Six in a row for the Rangers! Of course, three of those came against the lowly Royals, but hey, a W is a W! This weekend promises to be exciting: the White Sox are coming to town! Hope the hot streak continues (for us, that is!)!

Regular as clockwork. Sure wish everything was a regular as clockwork.

Verve LPRs too!!! I may go broke on this one!!!

Wait for it...

For me, they’ve been boring from album one! HOWEVER, I’ve always been a sucker for “Hard Habit to Break.” Something about the bridge before the last verse, the vocals doing that “just can’t go on” over the David Foster schmaltz that was so prevalent back then, and then that fadeout. My GOD that fadeout!!! I always used to get mad at radio stations that faded the song out right as the fadeout was beginning! I know..... I need help!

FWIW, I haven't seen the movie yet, only because I just don't get to the movies that much to begin with; waiting for the DVD is much cheaper! But this film, if you guys and my best friend are any indication, is worth shelling out the extra bucks to see it on the big screen.